Now hear this: 5 best bets to hear live music this weekend

Houma’s Piazza Bar isn’t holding back anything for the load of live music they have lined up Friday and Saturday. The band, Voodoo Bayou, takes the stage at 10 p.m. Friday, with Signal 19, Crush and Rod Vedros set to perform at 10 p.m. Saturday.

List your gigReach a bigger audience by getting your show listed in Big Fun on the Bayou for free.Send us the details — name of act, time, place, address — by 10 a.m. Friday each week by email to shane.thibodaux@houmatoday.com, fax 857-2244 or mail to Live Music, Lifestyles Dept., P.O. Box 2717, Houma, LA 70361, or drop it off at our office at 3030 Barrow St., Houma.If you have any questions, call Shane Thibodaux at 857-2206 or Kris Johnson at 857-2207.You also can add your show for free at www.bigfunonthebayou.com.

3034 Barrow St., Houma

Frank Ball takes the stage Saturday at Big Mike’s BBQ Smokehouse at the newly opened Barrow Street location in Houma. Big Mike’s is serving up some of the freshest barbecue around, from ribs and sausage to brisket, pulled pork and tender turkey. The restaurant is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fridays, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturdays and from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sundays.

Piazza Bar at Peppers Pizzeria

541 Corporate Drive, Houma

Houma’s Piazza Bar isn’t holding back anything for the load of live music they have lined up Friday and Saturday. The band, Voodoo Bayou, takes the stage at 10 p.m. Friday, with Signal 19, Crush and Rod Vedros set to perform at 10 p.m. Saturday. Peppers Pizzeria was founded in 1997 with one thing in mind: to create the perfect pizza. Great food, great hospitality and great fun is guaranteed. Peppers is open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mondays through Sundays. For information about future events, visit www.pepperspizzeria.com.

Congo Lounge

1813 La. 3185, Thibodaux

This hideaway in Thibodaux is a comfy lounge to have a few drinks with friends and listen to live music. Every Friday and Saturday night, Congo Lounge always has entertainment. This venue is open 24 hours a day and seven days a week. On Friday, Goodtimes DJs will play your favorite hits. And on Saturday, Heart and Soul will be performing.

Cajun Country Event Center

2639 La. 182, Raceland

Something is always happening at the Cajun Country Event Center. Tet Dur will perform from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday. This 500-person auditorium with an elevated stage is often home to social events, parties, concerts and any other event that draws a crowd. For information about future events, visit www.cajuncountryevents.com.

Vino!

656 Corporate Drive, Houma

Todd Adams, who has entertained the downtown Houma nightlife for more than 10 years, is back, and he’s “tickling the ivories” from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Thursdays through Saturdays at Vino!, a jazz and wine bar on Corporate Drive in Houma. Vino! has wine tasting every other Wednesday, and it’s the home of more than 80 different wines and 40 beers.

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